When crape myrtle flowers are in full bloom, they are as brilliant as fire. From summer solstice to autumn, they last for a long time. Therefore, they are also called ‘Hundred Days Red’. According to Wen Zhenheng’s ‘Treatise on Superfluous Things’ in the Ming Dynasty, there are four kinds of crape myrtle flowers. In addition to purple, the white ones are called white crape myrtle, the red ones are called red crape myrtle, and the purple ones with blue tinge are called emerald crape myrtle. At this time, in the classical gardens of Suzhou, the beautiful figures of crape myrtle can be seen everywhere. The flower buds are delicate and slender, light and gentle, outlining a series of vivid and magnificent classical garden paintings.
Appreciating Crape Myrtle Flowers in Suzhou
When crape myrtle flowers are in full bloom, they are as brilliant as fire. From summer solstice to [...]
